Modular Drive System

[DavisDad]

Originally Posted by MrBasse

...as these modules as pictured wouldn't be up to the task of FRC in my opinion.

MrBasse,

Could you say what about the design you think is weak?

Thanks

[MrBasse]

Originally Posted by DavisDad

MrBasse,

Could you say what about the design you think is weak?

Thanks

I don't think the design itself is weak, simply that the current version posted would be up for quite a task. I have no clue as to speed, but I would be concerned with the gearboxes (we have found planetariums to be a tad fragile) in a pushing match. An open frame with little structure to tie the front end together would have me concerned as well for impact, but I think with the scale of your frame rigidity shouldn't be much of an issue. Again, these are simply in the prototype you have proposed. I haven't a clue what this could delvelop into when built for FRC. I am excited to see what it could become, as a modular approach is something we have been contemplating for our entire history in FRC.

Beyond that, it's a tiny little thing! Sure does make the battery look massive! (I know it is a prototype!)

[DavisDad]

I guess my post is unclear. The prototype is the FTC team. We're scaling up for FRC. The FRC battery was used to add weight to simulate future game components. The open frame was min structure for testing drive performance

[MrBasse]

Originally Posted by DavisDad

I guess my post is unclear. The prototype is the FTC team. We're scaling up for FRC. The FRC battery was used to add weight to simulate future game components. The open frame was min structure for testing drive performance

No you are good with your clarity. But only having smaller scale design to base my opinion on, I simply pointed out my concerns. I think this has great promise and am excited to see what the FRC scale version is capable of.

[DavisDad]